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AI

Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?

On Equity, we discussed the Trump administration's attempts to rebrand AI.

You should avoid using a screen protector on your MacBook — here's why - Engadget
Technology

You should avoid using a screen protector on your MacBook — here's why - Engadget

Screen protectors can do more harm than good.

5 Great Movies Where An Evil AI Successfully Destroys The World - BGR
Science

5 Great Movies Where An Evil AI Successfully Destroys The World - BGR

Artificial Intelligence is a looming concern in the real world now, but for years it was a lingering threat in a number of classic films.

America's alarming bowel disease epidemic
Health

America's alarming bowel disease epidemic

Crohn's disease is surging in America, with a 22 percent increase in just under a decade, particularly in young people. Experts have revealed what's driving the disease.

Tyquan Thornton exits with gruesome ankle injury after monster game for Chiefs
Sports

Tyquan Thornton exits with gruesome ankle injury after monster game for Chiefs

Thornton had already established career highs in receiving yards and touchdowns before exiting late in the fourth quarter

Brazil election: Early count puts populist Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
World

Brazil election: Early count puts populist Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's populist ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, took on incumbent left-wing Lula da Silva in a presidential race. Early results show Bolsonaro in the lead.

Business

Schneider Electric is said to near deal to buy PTC for more than $20B

Schneider Electric is said to near deal to buy PTC for more than $20B

Daily Wire's ICE Agent Thriller Ordered to Suspend Filming as City Reviews 'Disruptive' Production
Culture

Daily Wire's ICE Agent Thriller Ordered to Suspend Filming as City Reviews 'Disruptive' Production

The Daily Wire's film based on the killing of Renée Good has temporarily suspended production as Livingston, Mont. reviews permits.

Tech powerhouse’s regulatory push bears similarities to a notorious Washington strategy
AI

Tech powerhouse’s regulatory push bears similarities to a notorious Washington strategy

Anthropic's AI regulation push mirrors Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto lobbying playbook, with millions in donations and safety rhetoric critics call capture.

These Prime Day Deals Slash Up to $501 Off TCL TVs and Gaming Monitors - CNET
Technology

These Prime Day Deals Slash Up to $501 Off TCL TVs and Gaming Monitors - CNET

Upgrade your computer monitor or TV with these TCL deals, starting at $219.

Meet Nathan Gael Montelongo, the La Joya, Texas seventh-grader who turned restaurant shellfish shells into chitosan, improved polluted Rio Grande water and designed a self-dosing cleanup raft
Science

Meet Nathan Gael Montelongo, the La Joya, Texas seventh-grader who turned restaurant shellfish shells into chitosan, improved polluted Rio Grande water and designed a self-dosing cleanup raft

A fishing trip along the Rio Grande led a La Joya, Texas, seventh-grader to investigate whether discarded shellfish shells could help remove pollution from water. Nathan Gael Montelongo became interested in the problem after a local fisherman warned him that recent fish catches had been found to con

Israeli children's psychiatric ER visits surge 121% since Oct. 7, report finds
Health

Israeli children's psychiatric ER visits surge 121% since Oct. 7, report finds

Data from Israel's largest healthcare provider show anxiety diagnoses rose 45.5 percent and PTSD diagnoses doubled during three years of war, with PTSD rates among Gaza border evacuees still six times higher in the third year

NLDS Game 2 winners and losers: Brewers magic strikes again in walk-off win; Mason Miller implodes
Sports

NLDS Game 2 winners and losers: Brewers magic strikes again in walk-off win; Mason Miller implodes

Milwaukee worked three walks against the Padres closer in the ninth inning before Jackson Chourio called game

World

Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says Jesus

Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal squad on Wednesday, but door open for return.

From nearsightedness to self-harm: Meta-review looks at how digital media impacts young people’s health
Business

From nearsightedness to self-harm: Meta-review looks at how digital media impacts young people’s health

Digital media has become inescapable, and there’s still a lot we don’t know about its effects on young people’s physical and mental health. But we do have enough evidence of its harms to warrant government action, say the authors of a series on “digital determinants of health” published today in The Lancet. The three-paper series and related meta-review, which analyzed existing research that included data from 9 million people younger than 25, were authored b

'Fearmongering, false statements’: Todd Blanche hits back at armed poll monitor claims
Culture

'Fearmongering, false statements’: Todd Blanche hits back at armed poll monitor claims

AG Blanche made the remarks Sunday in an interview, as Democrats warned Trump could deploy federal agents at polling places

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt
AI

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

This week, our first place winner is danderbandit with a comment about the California ruling against a rogue sheriff who seized 650,000 ballots: So a sheriff broke the law, was confirmed by the sta…

Chronicles: Medieval might not have Tom Hardy, but this RTS game combines 2,000-troop battles, Crusader Kings diplomacy, and Mount & Blade combat into an ambitious medieval RPG sandbox
Technology

Chronicles: Medieval might not have Tom Hardy, but this RTS game combines 2,000-troop battles, Crusader Kings diplomacy, and Mount & Blade combat into an ambitious medieval RPG sandbox

Part intricately detailed historical battle simulator, part choice-driven RPG, Chronicles: Medieval punches far above its weight.

Curiosity Blog, Sols 5022-5028: Cashing in at Cache Creek
Science

Curiosity Blog, Sols 5022-5028: Cashing in at Cache Creek

Curiosity Navigation Curiosity Home Mission Overview Where is Curiosity? Mission Updates Science Overview Instruments Highlights Exploration Goals News and Features Multimedia Curiosity Raw Images Images Videos Audio Mosaics More Resources Mars Missions Mars Perseverance Rover Mars Curiosity Rover Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mars Odyssey More Mars Missions Mars Home 3 min read Curiosity Blog, Sols 5022-5028: Cashing in at Cache Creek NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity acquired this image of the “Basque Lakes” drill site after the pre-load test, using its Mars Hand Len

What does marathon training do to your body? A reporter becomes the test subject
Health

What does marathon training do to your body? A reporter becomes the test subject

Before running the New York City Marathon, NPR's Elissa Nadworny gets a bone scan, blood work and a treadmill test to settle a question from Mom: Is this bad for my body?

Chiefs grades: Big day for Walker and offense, painful for wide receivers in win
Sports

Chiefs grades: Big day for Walker and offense, painful for wide receivers in win

Here’s how the Kansas City Chiefs graded out during their win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

World

Manchester City must be relegated, says Canada’s ex-Leeds manager

Jesse Marsch alleges Man City's financial wrongdoing was widely known in the Premier League, and relegation must follow.

Clay Stevenson set for first Winnipeg Jets start against Penguins
Business

Clay Stevenson set for first Winnipeg Jets start against Penguins

DETROIT — Clay Stevenson, the stage is yours.

Bassam Tariq Defends Kevin Feige After Their Failed 'Blade' Reboot: Competing With Wesley Snipes Was an 'Impossible Task'
Culture

Bassam Tariq Defends Kevin Feige After Their Failed 'Blade' Reboot: Competing With Wesley Snipes Was an 'Impossible Task'

"Blade" with Mahershala Ali never happened, but director Bassam Tariq still thinks Marvel chief Kevin Feige is a "good dude."

Former Anthropic researcher Coxon to testify at New York AI hearing, Bloomberg reports
AI

Former Anthropic researcher Coxon to testify at New York AI hearing, Bloomberg reports

News agency Reuters could not immediately verify the report Read more at The Business Times.

Hurry, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days ends tonight — last chance to check out these 100+ expert-approved offers on headphones, air fryers, vacuums & more
Technology

Hurry, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days ends tonight — last chance to check out these 100+ expert-approved offers on headphones, air fryers, vacuums & more

Shop Garmin, Samsung, Dyson, Breville, Bose, Philips, SharkNinja and more big brands for less

Mapping the Gaps in NASA’s Return to the Moon, featuring Richard Spolzino
Science

Mapping the Gaps in NASA’s Return to the Moon, featuring Richard Spolzino

“I want to be able to look at a rocket launch and say, ‘I touched a piece of this.’” That’s how Richard Spolzino describes the thing he’s chasing. Not a title, not a specific mission, not even NASA itself, just the ability to point at something real and know his work made it possible.

Inside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deaths
Health

Inside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deaths

At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.

Sports

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets by targeting Lions vs. Panthers Sunday Night Football

Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NFL on Sunday

World

Mysterious luminous object burns in the skies above Libya

A mysterious object has been filmed flying over Tripoli and western Libya, followed by reports of a loud explosion.

Business

What Separates Something Expensive From Something Good? A Luxury Insider Offers 5 Clues

Carson Griffith’s preferences reveal five ways brands create personal value through taste, loyalty, upkeep, patience, and meaning.

Trump Lashes Out at Fox News for 'Not Covering' His Ohio Rally: 'Who Makes These Decisions?'
Culture

Trump Lashes Out at Fox News for 'Not Covering' His Ohio Rally: 'Who Makes These Decisions?'

President Donald Trump lashed out at Fox News on Truth Social, claiming the network wasn't covering his rally in Ohio.

AI

Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions

AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.

A fourth RuneScape game is under development using Unreal Engine - Engadget
Technology

A fourth RuneScape game is under development using Unreal Engine - Engadget

Jagex says it will reveal more details about the game, tentatively named RS4, next year.

Science

A climate threat may lurk beneath Antarctica's last great unknown

A region of Antarctica with some of the greatest potential to reshape the natural world and human society is also the least scientifically understood and explored.

Health

Exercise before surgery improves outcomes and shortens recovery time – new research

Globally, about two in three people will need major surgery at some point in their lives. While preparing for a major operation, patients usually focus on the surgery…

NFL reviewing incident between official and Cardinals' Trey McBride, NFLPA issues statement
Sports

NFL reviewing incident between official and Cardinals' Trey McBride, NFLPA issues statement

The altercation between the two went viral following New York's win over Arizona

Harms are no longer hypothetical: UN experts slam US third-country deportations
World

Harms are no longer hypothetical: UN experts slam US third-country deportations

UN rights experts have asked the Trump administration to stop deporting migrants to third countries. They said the policy is exposing vulnerable people to torture, persecution and other abuses.

Business

American Airlines adds cash-and-miles bookings as loyalty battle heats up

American Airlines adds cash-and-miles bookings as loyalty battle heats up

'Tracker' Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Air?
Culture

'Tracker' Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Air?

Justin Hartley returns as Colter Shaw, a skilled tracker and lone-wolf survivalist, when "Tracker" heads back to CBS this fall.

US lead in AI over China narrows after DeepSeek gains, BI says
AI

US lead in AI over China narrows after DeepSeek gains, BI says

That improving performance spells further market share gains for Chinese contenders Read more at The Business Times.

ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (G615LM) Review - Breaking The Mold
Technology

ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (G615LM) Review - Breaking The Mold

Here is our in depth look at the new ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (G615LM) with an all-new design, alongside the debut of Intel's most powerful laptop processor to date.

V2G system sucks energy out of parked EVs to supply the grid
Science

V2G system sucks energy out of parked EVs to supply the grid

Electric vehicles already solve a lot of problems: they reduce our dependence on gas and help reduce emissions. At the same time, EVs are a major source of electricity consumption, and most existing electricity grids were simply not designed for this level of demand. That creates new challenges,…

Health

What families overlook: Addiction is often a symptom, not the whole story - ABC17NEWS

... health conditions.” She also discusses the difficulty many find in accessing care for mental health, stating that some communities are so lacking ...

Panthers vs. Lions predictions, odds, time: Week 4 'Sunday Night Football' picks by proven model
Sports

Panthers vs. Lions predictions, odds, time: Week 4 'Sunday Night Football' picks by proven model

SportsLine's model has revealed its Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers picks for 'Sunday Night Football'

Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief
World

Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief

NADI, Fiji: Extreme heat is putting pregnant mothers and their newborns at increasing risk, United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell will warn on Monday (Oct 5).Speaking at the "pre-COP" summit in Nadi, Fiji, Stiell will cite a new survey showing more than two-thirds of health professionals across

Will Australian housing turn Kiwi?
Business

Will Australian housing turn Kiwi?

According to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s (REINZ) leading house price index, which is used by the Reserve Bank, home prices nationally have collapsed back to late 2017 levels in real terms following a near five-year decline: New data from Cotality likewise shows that New Zealand’s hous

Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham Had A Small Role In A Popular Primetime Soap Opera - TVLine
Culture

Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham Had A Small Role In A Popular Primetime Soap Opera - TVLine

Before Hannah Waddingham was cast as Rebecca in Ted Lasso, she appeared on the long-running British soap opera Brookside one year before the series ended.

Shlexball: Mac file search that understands descriptions
AI

Shlexball: Mac file search that understands descriptions

Describe what you remember and Shlexball finds the file on your Mac. It searches names and the text inside PDFs and Word documents, with an AI model that runs entirely on your Mac.

Lions and cheetahs and chimps, oh my: a spotlight on Africa's diverse wildlife
Technology

Lions and cheetahs and chimps, oh my: a spotlight on Africa's diverse wildlife

Chimps fish for algae in a rare example of primate tool use. Credit: National Geographic A wild African black panther prowls for prey. An orphaned baby pangolin must learn how to climb on its own. And a green turtle struggles to make it back to the water after laying her eggs on a remote island, rescued by local humans who carry the exhuasted turtle to the water's edge. These animals and many other species are featured in Africa: Earth's Wild Home, a new documentary series from National Geographic.

WATCH LIVE: Winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in medicine is ...
Science

WATCH LIVE: Winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in medicine is ...

The Nobel Prize in medicine will be announced Monday.

Health

Police: Wife concealed husband's remains in freezer, collected benefits in his name

Witnesses told police Pasquan had serious health problems and that his wife, his primary caregiver, told people he had moved to an out-of-town care ...

NFL DFS, Panthers vs. Lions: Top daily Fantasy picks, lineup advice for 'Sunday Night Football'
Sports

NFL DFS, Panthers vs. Lions: Top daily Fantasy picks, lineup advice for 'Sunday Night Football'

DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares his top daily Fantasy picks and lineups for Lions vs. Panthers on 'Sunday Night Football'

World

Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ ties after over

Ireland manager says 'disciplinary committee will look at' allegations Israel player spat at one of his coaching staff.

Polls close in Bosnia in race where pro-Russia politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmer
Business

Polls close in Bosnia in race where pro-Russia politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmer

Polls have closed evening in Bosnia after an election shaped by economic pressures, a youth exodus and concerns over corruption

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Overtakes ‘Avatar’ as Highest-Grossing Movie in History With $2.925 Billion After ‘Encore’ Re-Release
Culture

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Overtakes ‘Avatar’ as Highest-Grossing Movie in History With $2.925 Billion After ‘Encore’ Re-Release

"Avengers: Endgame" is once again the highest-grossing movie in box office history, reclaiming the title from "Avatar."

Why Oracle’s 1.3GW Project Lighthouse may not see full power until 2029
AI

Why Oracle’s 1.3GW Project Lighthouse may not see full power until 2029

After 10 months of review, Oracle’s 1.3 GW Wisconsin Data Center fails to get power approval — restarts the entire process

What causes screen tearing and how can you fix it? - Engadget
Technology

What causes screen tearing and how can you fix it? - Engadget

Screen tearing is a long-time gaming problem that has seen improved solutions over the years, so it's not something you have to worry much about now.

Smart wallpaper turns your wall into a small indoor powerplant
Science

Smart wallpaper turns your wall into a small indoor powerplant

Rooftop solar panels power millions of homes around the world. But a team of researchers at Binghamton University is asking what happens if some of that electricity came from inside the house. Their answer is a study, described in Advanced Energy Materials, that turns indoor humidity into a small…

Health

Training for Your First Marathon? Avoid These Common Injuries - Baptist Health

Individual needs vary considerably based on fitness, running history, age, previous injuries and health conditions. Dr. Swartzon has previously ...

How the Chiefs ground out a win against Raiders in Las Vegas to remain undefeated
Sports

How the Chiefs ground out a win against Raiders in Las Vegas to remain undefeated

Kansas City enters its bye week with a perfect 4-0 record.

World

Iran war live: Fighting intensifies in Yemen; Tehran says ready for US war

Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis as Iran says it is ready to defend itself if the US attacks.

Chick-fil-A on whether AI will take over its drive-thru as rivals embrace new tech
Business

Chick-fil-A on whether AI will take over its drive-thru as rivals embrace new tech

Chick-fil-A is drawing a line on AI in its drive-thru — even as major fast-food competitors embrace the technology.

In Metallica's hands, Sphere is a totally brutal Vegas vacation
Culture

In Metallica's hands, Sphere is a totally brutal Vegas vacation

Metallica makes no bones about their ambitions. Of course they were curious about Sphere, a venue that could go toe-to-toe with their firepower.

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